Decompression Sickness Following Altitude-Chamber Training

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Decompression Sickness Following Altitude-Chamber Training
Studer NM, Hughes JR, Puskar J 15(1). 11
Publication Type: Case Reports (Case Reports)

Abstract:
Decompression sickness (DCS) is one of several dysbarisms (medical conditions resulting from a change in atmospheric pressure) that can be encountered by the Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical provider. DCS can present with several different manifestations. The authors present the case of a 23-year-old Airman who presented with vague neurologic symptoms following altitude-chamber training. They discuss the care of casualties with DCS and its implications for SOF.

Keywords: decompression sickness; Type II DCS; dysbarism; gas embolism; hyperbaric oxygen; altitude chamber; demand value; Oxylator®; hypoxia; hypobaric
PMID: 25770794

DOI: 10.55460/HPG2-5IVS